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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Tim Frazier’s profile

By Aaron Ferguson

Detroit Pistons Tim Frazier. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 10: Tim Frazier #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 10, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 10: Tim Frazier #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 10, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Frazier’s outlook

Frazier is going to be fine as a backup point guard. His IQ on the offensive end is enough to be a lead facilitator to set his teammates up. He has the ability to cut hard to free himself up, and hit 3-pointers.

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The questions surrounding him are can he take a step up defensively and how consistent will he be his 3-point shot.

In reality, Frazier will see significant minutes this season and is an intriguing option to feature in a two-point guard or small-ball lineup off the bench. How quickly can he push the ball up court is something worth watching if the Pistons use a quicker lineup.

Detroit’s point guard position has more depth due to an upgrade at the backup spot with Rose but also a reliable backup in Frazier, who slides to a third string point guard role. The extra insurance is a bonus to not have to rely on a youthful point guard who may have to adjust to the speed of the NBA game.

Here are the previous two preview stories that Piston Powered has featured as part of the player profile previews in August.

Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Reggie Jackson’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Bruce Brown’s profile

Still to come this week are previews on Jordan Bone and Rose.

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